Daylight Savings Time Changes in Philippines 🇵🇭 (1941)
| Country: | Philippines |
| Capital: | Manila |
| Abbreviations: | PH, PHL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +63 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
15 DEC
15 Dec 1941 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 15 December 1941, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 15 December 1941, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 15 Dec 1941 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Philippines (1941)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
| Bicol Region | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
| Cagayan Valley | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
| Calabarzon | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
| Caraga | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
| Central Luzon | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
| Central Visayas | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
| Cordillera | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
| Davao Region | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
| Eastern Visayas | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
| Ilocos | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
| Mimaropa | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
| National Capital Region | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
| Northern Mindanao | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
| Soccsksargen | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
| Western Visayas | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
| Zamboanga Peninsula | 15 Dec 1941 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Philippines
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May | 1990 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Jul | 1990 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Philippines
Does Philippines use Daylight Saving Time in 1941?
Yes, Philippines observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1941 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Philippines?
The next scheduled time transition in Philippines will take place on Monday, 15 December 1941. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Philippines follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Philippines follows a single, unified schedule. Every region across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Philippines?
Following the shift on 15 Dec 1941, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.